Nomenclature
REN SHEN
人參
Radix Ginseng
Other Names
Properties:
Sweet Bitter
Lung / LU Spleen / SP
Dosage and Toxicity
5 – 10 gm
0.5 – 1. 0 gm powdered
15 – 30 gm for Yuan Qi Collapse
Functions
Greatly Tonifies Yuan Qi (Qi depletion, Fading Pulse from severe loss of fluids, sweating, diarrhea, blood loss, chronic illness): Shen Fu Tang, Sheng Mai San
Tonifies the Spleen / SP: Si Jun Zi Tang, Sheng Ling Bai Zhu San, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Tonifies the Lung / LU: Ren Shen Ge Jie San
Promotes the generation of body fluids and relieves thirst: Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang
Calms the Shen and nourishes the Heart / HT : Gui Pi Tang, Tian Wan Bu Xin Dan
Tonifies Qi and enhances production of Blood: Ba Zhen Tang
Interior Deficiency with external wind: Ren Shen Bai Du San
Treats Impotence
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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
Footnotes: Decoct separately at low temp to ensure maximum extraction of active ingredients.
Use at least 3 year old Ren Shen